Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

Baker Senior Center Naples, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services for older adults and their families, today announced the appointment of Dr. Emily C. Ptaszek as President and Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Ptaszek will officially start in her new role effec

by Jamie Ulmer, President & CEO, What makes Collier County such a special place to call home? Many people would point to our beautiful beaches, thriving economy, excellent schools, and strong sense of community. But there’s another factor that often goes unnoticed until it’s threatened: access to he

The coming months in Naples bring a time of quiet transition as summer eases into fall. Hopefully, hurricane season will conclude without incident for us and for others. As we move into this next season at a gentler pace, there is a thoughtful opportunity to think about what you may be carrying and

AI is the new buzzword that seems to be everywhere these days. We hear it in commercials and see it in news articles and social feeds. It’s embedded in our TV’s, smartphones, cars, glasses, and even the clothes we wear. I’ve heard repeated warnings that if we don’t learn to use it in the workplace [

For nearly seven decades, one of Collier County’s most cherished Thanksgiving traditions has brought together farmers, business leaders, elected officials and neighbors around a shared table. On November 25, the 69th Annual Farm-City BBQ will once again welcome thousands to the Collier County Fairgr

Nation’s Top Charity Wine Auction will showcase acclaimed vintners and celebrity chefs at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón after raising over $30 million for vulnerable children this year The Naples Children Foundation (NCF), founders of the world renowned Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF), is prou

A pilgrimage to Normandy had been on our travel list since meeting D-Day 2 veteran Peter Thomas, who passed away at age 92 in 2016. We finally got there this spring, when my wife, Susan, and I were in Tuscany and did an add-on cruise from Normandy to Copenhagen. We anticipated an emotional experienc

A Season of Stars: Announcing the Ultimate Jewish Cultural Series Lineup Incredible lineup features beloved actors, a film producer and authors, with lots of comedy! by Ted Epstein Culture is the thread that connects our past to our present, and great stories are the bridges that unite us. This seas

by Sian O. In 2016 the Boys and Girls Club gave the Immokalee community the opportunity to integrate and provide hope to young people. They opened their doors to help reach the hearts and minds of every young person across our small town. The Boys and Girls Club is a positive place where any circums

Celebrating The Inaugural Graduating Class of The Baker Day School at The Naples Players by Bryce Alexander When five seniors crossed the stage inside The Kizzie Theater this spring, they did more than receive diplomas. They became the first graduating class of The Baker Day School at The Naples Pla

Controversial podcaster Joe Rogan, 58, has just been named the top-earning podcaster of 2026 by Forbes. “The Joe Rogan Experience,” which the former comedian records at his $14.4 million home in Austin, TX, paid Rogan an estimated $82 million between June 2025 and June 2026. Widely regarded as one o

Kyle Miklasz had one main goal for his Airbnb property: It had to go viral.  Although, following close behind that objective was his desire to have a home his family could use as a vacation spot to create memories—and his most vivid memories were of summers at his grandparents’ barn in Wisconsin.  M

Federal banking regulators released a Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) proposal Friday that narrows how banks earn credit for community development while raising asset thresholds for small and midsized institutions. The plan drew immediate criticism from consumer and housing advocates. The Federal D

Although a date has been set for a final approval hearing, the real estate brokerages and associations that settled the homebuyer commission lawsuits through the Tuccori suit’s opt-in settlement may still face some challenges.  The latest of these challenges is that earlier this week by four retired

A federal plan to manage the drying-up Colorado River could have major impacts for communities across Arizona, California, and Nevada. The Bureau of Reclamation released a new proposed 10-year framework governing water usage from the Colorado River—a plan that could mandate reductions in water use f

The briefs are in. The witnesses are done. A federal judge in Chicago now holds the question the whole industry keeps asking: who controls where a listing gets seen? Here is the part no ruling will answer for you. Zillow, Compass and Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) spent the first half of July tradi

A new state report reveals that more than 2,500 Florida condominium and cooperative buildings showed signs of significant structural deterioration, and dozens were deemed "unsafe and uninhabitable"—yet only five were evacuated.  The 24-page report, released this week by the Florida Legislature’s Off

It starts innocently enough… You put the concert tickets on your credit card, your friend books the Airbnb, and someone else covers dinner.  Everyone promises to settle up later. Except “later” turns into next payday. Then next month. Before long, not only are you floating your friends, you’re carry

In 2017, Kyle Talbott and his wife Karen Talbott, who make up the Corcoran-brokered Talbott Team, were considering a move to Compass, after talk about the then 5-year-old brokerage’s technology had caught their attention. “We had a preview of the system that Compass started putting together back the

Foreign buyers are pulling back from the U.S. housing market, with spending near a record low, but some states are still seeing booming interest. International buyers spent $45.3 billion from April 2025 to March 2026, closing on 67,100 existing homes nationwide, according to the National Association